American Science and Engineering, Inc. Introduces the Next Generation Z Portal Multi-View Cargo and Vehicle Screening System
September 25 2015 - 9:45AM
American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") (Nasdaq:ASEI),
a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection
solutions, today announced the introduction of the next generation
Z Portal® system, the only drive-through cargo and vehicle
inspection system that uses multiple detection technologies to
provide up to six views of scanned passenger vehicles, trucks,
buses, and cargo. The new Z Portal system incorporates AS&E’s
latest source and detector innovations in a more compact design,
enabling improved image quality along with higher throughput, even
in space-constrained locations.
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“The integration of dual-energy transmission with our proven Z
Backscatter® and Forwardscatter® technologies in the next
generation Z Portal system is another example of our commitment to
innovation to solve customers’ real-world inspection challenges,”
said Chuck Dougherty, AS&E's President and CEO. “This
multi-technology solution delivers even greater visibility into
scanned objects — at higher scan speeds and in a smaller footprint
— giving our customers the most comprehensive detection in a
single, drive-through platform.”
The next generation Z Portal system builds on the success of
AS&E’s proven Z Portal system, currently in operation at ports,
borders, airports, and high-threat facilities worldwide. With over
100 systems sold to customers such as NATO, U.S. Department of
Defense, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Taiwan Aviation
Police, and Abu Dhabi Customs, the Z Portal system supports vital
security and customs missions by assisting in countless seizures of
drugs, contraband, weapons, and stowaways.
Z Portal system enhancements include the
following:
- Enhanced Detection Capability – The Z Portal
system’s new, innovative detector design brings improved detection
capability to the system by capturing dual-energy transmission
images in addition to its Forwardscatter and signature Z
Backscatter images. This unique combination of technologies
provides superior material discrimination while also highlighting
organic and metallic anomalies, giving operators more information
about the contents of the vehicle and enabling them to find more
threats and contraband.
- Higher Throughput Screening – The next
generation Z Portal system allows for increased vehicle speeds of
up to 20 kph (12.4 mph) and high-throughput screening of up to 400
passenger vehicles or 250 trucks per hour. The innovative X-ray
source assembly design enables the higher throughput rates without
sacrificing image quality, giving ports and borders an ideal
solution for primary or secondary screening of cargo and
vehicles.
- Compact, Efficient Design –
AS&E’s newly redesigned system fits into existing traffic lanes
and easily integrates into diverse customer sites. A wide array of
optional features and operating concepts allows for adaptation to
each customer’s unique workflow and security requirements.
Installation and relocation is simplified by the innovative
surface-mount design, which eliminates the need for extensive civil
works construction. The compact system is available in two
configurations — one for large trucks, buses, and cargo vehicles
and a smaller size for passenger vehicles — and is safe for
drivers, operators, scanned cargo, and the environment.
The next generation Z Portal system will be featured at the
upcoming ASIS International Conference in Anaheim, CA from
September 28 – October 1, 2015, in AS&E Booth #1033.
About AS&E
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is the trusted
global provider of threat and contraband detection solutions for
ports, borders, military, critical infrastructure, law enforcement,
and aviation. With over 50 years of experience, AS&E offers
proven, advanced X-ray inspection systems to combat terrorism, drug
smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. AS&E systems
are designed in a variety of configurations for cargo and vehicle
inspection, parcel inspection, and personnel screening. Using a
combination of technologies, these systems provide superior
detection capabilities, with high-energy, dual-energy, and Z
Backscatter X-rays — pioneered by AS&E. Learn more about
AS&E products and technologies at www.as-e.com and follow us on
Twitter @ase_detects.
Safe Harbor Statement: The foregoing press release contains
statements concerning AS&E’s financial performance, markets and
business operations that may be considered “forward-looking” under
applicable securities laws. AS&E wishes to caution
readers of this press release that actual results might differ
materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements.
Factors which might cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected in the forward-looking statements contained herein
include the following: significant reductions, delays or
cancellations (in full or in part) in procurements of the Company’s
systems by the United States and other governments; disruption in
the supply of any source component incorporated into AS&E's
products; litigation seeking to restrict the use of intellectual
property used by the Company; limitations under certain laws on the
Company’s ability to protect its own intellectual property;
potential product liability claims against the Company; global
political trends and events which affect public perception of the
threat presented by drugs, explosives and other contraband; global
economic developments and the ability of governments and private
organizations to fund purchases of the Company’s products to
address such threats; the potential insufficiency of Company
resources, including human resources, capital, plant and equipment
and management systems, to accommodate any future growth; technical
problems and other delays that could impact new product development
and the Company’s ability to adapt to changes in technology and
customer requirements; competitive pressures; lengthy sales cycles
both in United States government procurement and procurement
abroad; future delays in federal funding, the market price of
the company's stock prevailing from time to time, the nature of
other investment opportunities presented to the company from time
to time, the company's cash flows from operations and market
and general economic conditions. These and certain other factors
which might cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected are detailed from time to time in AS&E’s periodic
reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, which important factors are incorporated
herein by reference. AS&E undertakes no obligation to update
forward looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the
occurrence of unanticipated events, or changes in future operating
results, financial condition or business over time. Readers are
further advised to review the “Risk Factors” set forth in the
Company’s most recent Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, which further
detail and supplement the factors described in this Safe Harbor
Statement. Among other disclosures, the Risk Factors disclose
risks pertaining to that portion of the Company’s business that is
dependent on United States government contracting as well as
international customers.
Public Relations Contact:
Dana Harris
Red Javelin Communications, Inc.
978-440-8392
dana@redjavelin.com
Laura Berman
American Science and Engineering, Inc.
978-262-8700
lberman@as-e.com
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